Money Sex Gen X

Send us Fan Mail Are "You" Too Old Too Old For Another Baby? | S8 E54 At 40, 50, or even 60 -- is having another baby a bold act of legacy, or are we letting our ego write a check that biology and reality can't cash? In this episode of Money Sex Gen X, Eric and Stew go all the way in on one of the most personal decisions a person can make later in life. They cover the male and femal...

Send us Fan Mail In this Characters From Corporate segment, we hear from a 50-year-old Black woman in Ashburn, Virginia who has spent 25 years building a successful career as a senior-level paralegal at a global law firm. On paper, everything looks solid. She’s respected, experienced, and financially stable. But behind the title and the benefits, she’s exhausted and wrestling with a question a lot...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Eric and Stew unpack one of the most overused and misunderstood labels in modern culture: the alpha male. What does it actually mean? Why are so many people drawn to the term? And how do you know whether you really fit it, or you’re just performing a version of masculinity that social media rewards? We get into the traits people associate with alpha males, why the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Characters From Corporate , Eric and Stew unpack a workplace dilemma from a Black Gen X management consultant watching coworkers lean hard on AI for everything from emails to meeting notes to tough conversations.  The real question isn't just about technology, it's about dependency, judgment, and what happens when AI starts feeling more like a therapis...

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of the Money Sex Gen X podcast, Eric and Big Stew explore what it really means to have a “relationship” with AI—whether you treat it like a tool, a thought partner, or something closer to a confidant.  They break down AI basics, debate whether saying “please” matters, and discuss the limits of AI around nuance, accuracy, and overreliance. The conv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Characters From Corporate , the mic opens for an honest conversation about fear, ambition, and the invisible barriers people put on themselves. The episode explores what it really takes to transition into corporate life without traditional credentials, why fear keeps capable people stuck, and how access, internships, and creative pathways can open doors when tit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of MSG Presents: Eric On Money, Eric breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in personal finance: how much life insurance you actually need. Many people believe that simply having life insurance means their family is protected. In reality, most people are significantly underinsured and do not know it. The episode reframes life insurance as a tool for prese...

Send us Fan Mail A 41 year old woman from DC, now in Potomac, Maryland, has climbed to senior manager at a Fortune 500 company. A handsome coworker who once reported to her asked her out, they got intimate right before COVID, then she ghosted him because he sits lower on the ladder and makes less money.  Eric and Big Stew unpack her guilt, status anxiety, and whether she is the real character from...

Send us Fan Mail This episode goes straight at the “noise” that stalls real progress: money blocks, old scripts, and the beliefs that keep you circling the same results. Eric shares a practical mindset workflow you can use to move from confusion to consistent action.  Why? Because just telling someone they need to improve their money mindset is not enough--people need strategy.  In this episode Er...

Send us Fan Mail Tales From The Start Up: We Broke Up, But Who Keeps The Company? A listener from the West Coast writes in about the nonprofit organization he built from scratch with his girlfriend, focusing on yoga and self care for at risk youth. The organization is finally thriving with funders, donors, and community support, just as their relationship falls apart.  Now his ex is claiming contr...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Eric on Money: Healthy at Work—Why Employee Wellness Is Financial Wellness In this episode, Eric teams up with Coach April t o break down a truth every company and professional needs to hear: financial wellness starts with personal wellness . From long hours at the desk to pizza-filled lunch meetings, they unpack how daily workplace habits—what you eat, how you move, even how h...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Wisdom Wednesdays:  3 Ways To Protect Your Reputation (On and Offline)” In this episode of Wisdom Wednesdays , Big Sew and Eric “E-Money” McLoyd drop three quick but powerful lessons on how to protect your reputation—both in real life and online. Speaking directly to their millennial nieces and nephews, the OGs break it down reverse-countdown style: 3️⃣ Be Dependable. Do what y...

Send us Fan Mail In this #WisdomWednesday episode, Big Stew and E-Money get real about something we all struggle with: how to let go of people, habits, or situations that are holding us back — without feeling guilty about it. The fellas break down three practical steps for removing "dead weight" from your life: Commit to letting it go — whether it's a person, job, mindset, or memory...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Wisdom Wednesday- The Getting Grown Starter Pack Episode Description: In this installment of  Wisdom Wednesdays , Big Stew and E-Money keep it all the way real about what it truly takes to prepare for adulthood. Forget the flashy talk — this episode is about the basics that matter: your health, your money, and your reputation. From the late-night kicks of your 20s to the wake-u...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Characters From Corporate – “Politics at Work or Nah?” In this week’s Characters From Corporate , Eric and Big Stew hear from a 31-year-old Black woman from Seattle who left her nursing job after her coworkers turned daily conversations political. Once she admitted she agreed with some Republican ideas, her team—also Black—wouldn’t let it go. The guys weigh in on whether she’s...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, Dr. Boyce Watkins sits down with Eric to explore what it really means to be pro-Black —beyond slogans and surface-level gestures. Eric shares how his journey began in Greater Englewood, Chicago, where a chance introduction to grassroots organizing led him to become the first executive director and board president of the Greater Englewood CDC. With mo...

Send us Fan Mail What really happens after you hit six figures? In this candid conversation, Eric sits down with Rozerrio Camel — a senior software engineer at JP Morgan Chase, real estate equity raiser, and former Northrop Grumman engineer — to unpack the highs and lows of financial success. From early mistakes with credit cards and student loans, to navigating layoffs, career pivots, and the lur...

Send us Fan Mail On this installment of MSG Presents: Characters From Corporate , a listener writes in about a coworker who never speaks back—despite her repeated attempts to be friendly. She’s a Black woman. He’s a Black man. And his silence is starting to get under her skin. Eric and Big Stew weigh in: Is she overthinking it, or is he just being rude? They unpack office dynamics, the invisible w...

Send us Fan Mail 🚀 Tales from the Start Up In this debut episode, we respond to a powerful message from Cleveland, Ohio. A Black Gen X middle school principal is launching a side hustle—offering coaching on setting up Shopify and other digital storefronts. She’s short on time but big on ambition, and she wants to generate income fast. We unpack real-world strategies like group coaching models, tu...

Send us Fan Mail In this emotional installment of “Characters From Corporate.” A Man from Houston shares a confession that unpack the darker sides of Black masculinity and ambition in corporate America. The first story comes from a 38-year-old engineer who admits to bullying his team, only to face a heartbreaking wake-up call when one of his direct reports attempts suicide. He reflects on how his...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful Eric on Money series, Eric McLoyd breaks down the essentials of stock market investing for everyday people ready to build wealth on their own terms. Whether you're a beginner or still sitting on the sidelines, this is your practical guide to becoming a shareholder — aka owning your first company. Eric shares real talk about risk tolerance, investmen...

Send us Fan Mail In this kickoff to the Stock Investing for Beginners series, Eric breaks down what most financial pros skip — the real reason 53% of people don’t invest. It’s not about money. It’s about knowledge, mindset, and confidence. Eric shares: What a stock really is (minus the jargon) Why the market exists and how to use it wisely How to prepare financially before investing How to open yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Eric On Money , Eric breaks down the truth about credit—and how to use it as a tool to build real wealth. Whether you’re just hitting a 700 credit score or still working your way up, this is your roadmap to financial power. Eric, a former “financial imposter,” shares how he went from confused and hesitant to confident and in control. He walks you throug...

Send us Fan Mail In this kick off episode of Season 8, E-Money and Big Stew tackle the gut-punch of realizing your partner (or you!) doesn’t live up to the fantasy.  From pop culture illusions to real-life heartbreak, they break down how to navigate the gap between who you are and who your partner hoped you’d be.  With insights on honest conversations, reframing expectations, and real growth, this...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging installment of MSG's Wisdom Wednesdays, Big Stew and Eric McLoyd share practical, battle-tested advice for safeguarding your most valuable asset—your reputation. Drawing from their own experiences and real-world observations, they highlight three essential practices: Support the show GAIN ACCESS TO THE CONVERSATIONS WE CAN'T HAVE ON THE MAIN FEED Have a...